Shaun Pickering Obituary

Welsh athlete, Shaun Pickering has been reported dead. He was 61 years at the time of death. No cause of death was disclosed at the time his death was reported on May 12, 2023.

There have been so many tributes across social media platforms after the news of his death went viral.

“Everyone at Welsh Athletics is sad to hear the news that ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee, multiple Welsh Champion, and record holder, Shaun Pickering has passed away. Our thoughts are with Shaun’s friends and family at this sad time,”  The Welsh Athletics social media page also expressed their condolences.

“Incredibly sad news to wake up to. Shaun was a really good man and a pillar of the athletics community. He will deeply be missed,” Olympic Gold Medalist, Greg Rutherford wrote in a social media post.

“It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing today of our beloved Shaun Pickering. Shaun did so much for athletics and to carry on the amazing legacy of his parents Ron and Jen. All our hearts go out to Shaun’s family and friends at this dreadfully sad time,” The Shaun Pickering Memorial Fund, a Charity aimed at helping aspiring British Athletes, also wrote.